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Corunna

12 km²

A typical resident in Corunna is far older than the national figure, with a median age of 60 years. This small community of 83 people is distinctive for its high proportion of seniors and a strong First Nations presence, which is well above the state average. It is a place of high home ownership and a relaxed pace, though it faces significant challenges with low typical incomes and a high rate of long-term health conditions.

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Corunna is an older community where 33.7% of people are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure. It also has a First Nations population of 9.6%, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birthplace make up 10.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home by 90.4% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

A large majority of the community, 65.1%, report having no religion, which is far above the state and national figures.

About 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains a little below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $974, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much lower than the national average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 43.4% of people, which is far above the state and national averages.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than most, and 36.4% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, a figure far above the national average.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area, who are far younger than the general population with a typical age of 16. Their typical household income is much lower than most areas.

About 29.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Half of all households consist of couples without children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 85.2% owned outright, far above the national figure. Only 11.1% of homes are rented.

Many people work from home, accounting for 37.2% of the workforce, which is far above the national figure. Everyone in the community has a motor vehicle.

About 36.5% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 37.2%, and those who do work are most commonly employed in retail trade or agriculture.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score, as almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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